Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Research
Graduate research at Bryn Mawr is rigorous, collaborative, and personal. Students work closely with faculty mentors to conduct original research and prepare for careers in research, teaching, and higher education.
Research Across the Arts and Sciences
Graduate research spans the humanities and sciences across six Ph.D. programs. Students build expertise in their fields while working across disciplines through the Graduate Group in Science and Mathematics and the Graduate Group in Archaeology, Classics, and History of Art.
Our Ph.D. Programs
From laboratory research and mathematical discovery to archaeological fieldwork and archival scholarship, graduate students pursue original research across Bryn Mawr's six doctoral programs.
Mathematics
Explore theoretical and applied mathematics through original research and collaboration.
Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
Investigate ancient civilizations through archaeological fieldwork and material culture.
Greek, Latin and Classical Studies
Study the ancient Mediterranean through languages, texts, history, and culture.
What Sets Our Graduate Research Apart
Faculty Mentorship
With about 80 graduate students across six Ph.D. programs, Bryn Mawr offers close faculty mentorship. Small cohorts provide personal support and research experience.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Graduate Groups bring students together across departments through shared seminars, workshops, research discussions, and collaborative projects.
Research Support
Funding, teaching opportunities, professional development, and the Certificate in Pedagogy help students gain skills for careers in research and higher education.
A Legacy of Graduate Scholarship
Since 1885, Bryn Mawr has prepared generations of scholars. As the first women's college to grant Ph.D.s, the College has a long tradition of academic excellence.
Research Resources
Graduate students have access to specialized laboratories, libraries, archives, and collections that support original research across the humanities and sciences.
Science Research Facilities
Conduct laboratory research using modern science facilities and the Lois and Reginald Collier Science Library.
Specialized Libraries
Find expert research support, graduate study spaces, and scholarly resources through the Rhys Carpenter Library.
Special Collections
Explore rare books, manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, and works of art through hands-on research opportunities.
Graduate Research Opportunities
Graduate research extends beyond the dissertation through teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, fellowships, and professional development. We invite students to share their work, build new skills, and prepare for careers in research and higher education.
Students are encouraged to:
- Present at Conferences
- Publish Peer-Reviewed Research
- Teach and Mentor Students
- Apply for Fellowships
- Complete the Certificate in Pedagogy
Meet Our Research Community
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FAQs
Graduate students pursue original research across six Ph.D. programs in the humanities and sciences. Bryn Mawr offers Ph.D. programs in archaeology, chemistry, classics, history of art, mathematics, and physics.
Graduate students receive individualized mentorship from faculty advisors throughout their doctoral studies. Small cohorts and close faculty relationships provide opportunities for collaboration, guidance, and professional development from the beginning of the program.
Yes. Bryn Mawr's Graduate Groups bring together students and faculty from related disciplines through shared seminars, workshops, research discussions, and collaborative projects that encourage interdisciplinary scholarship.
In addition to conducting original research, graduate students gain teaching experience, participate in professional development workshops, present at conferences, and can complete the Certificate in Pedagogy to prepare for careers in higher education and research.